Economists have indicated that the sudden increase in gasoline prices felt by U.S. consumers will be prominently reflected in the key inflation data to be released this week. According to Jin10, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March is expected to rise by 1% month-on-month, marking the largest single-month increase since 2022. The core CPI is anticipated to increase by 0.3% month-on-month. Previously, the Iran conflict led to a rise of approximately $1 per gallon in gasoline prices at U.S. gas stations. On the day before the CPI data release, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure will provide insights into pre-conflict price pressures. Economists expect the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index to have risen by 0.4% in February for the third consecutive month, indicating that the process of inflation easing to more moderate levels had already stalled before the conflict began. The combination of signs of stabilization in the U.S. labor market, persistent price pressures, and new inflation risks from the Middle East conflict helps explain why the Federal Reserve may find it challenging to lower interest rates this year.

A significant wager has been placed on the NCAA Final Four matchup between Arizona and Michigan, with a particular account investing $490,000 on Arizona's victory. According to Odaily, the account, which has a win rate of only 42.1%, opened its position at an average price of 50¢. The game is set to begin at 8:49 AM UTC+8, with the main intrigue revolving around whether Arizona can leverage its inside advantage to counter Michigan's efficient offense. Additionally, Michigan's three-point shooting will be tested against Arizona's top-tier defense.

Odaily Seer's monitoring shows that in the Polymarket "NCAA Final Four Arizona vs. Michigan" prediction event, an account with a winning percentage of only 42.1% (address: 0xfa41acf573021e64b607b3294bd0c0518884a7a1) purchased $490,000 worth of bets on Arizona defeating Michigan, with an average opening price of 50¢. The University of Michigan vs. the University of Arizona game will tip off at 8:49 AM Beijing time this morning. The biggest suspense of this game lies in whether Arizona can use its interior advantage to suppress Michigan's efficient offense, and whether Michigan's three-point shooting can break through Arizona's top-notch defense. Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, seeing changes before prices are set.

Kwasi Kwarteng, who briefly served as the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer in September 2022, has expressed concerns about the country's current fiscal situation. According to PANews, Kwarteng warned that the UK is trapped in a fiscal 'vicious cycle,' where government spending exceeds tax revenue, and rising taxes could ultimately stifle economic growth. He also criticized the prevalent short-termism in politics and markets. Kwarteng highlighted that during his tenure, both the Treasury and the Bank of England were aware of Bitcoin and digital assets, yet their focus on these innovations remains minimal. He suggested that the UK is reluctant to embrace innovation.

Iran has issued a warning that any escalation in tensions could turn the entire Middle East into a hostile environment for the United States and Israel. According to Odaily, this statement comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region. Iran's response highlights the potential for widespread instability if the situation deteriorates further.

Charles Schwab announced that its banking subsidiary, Charles Schwab Premier Bank, will offer direct trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum through Schwab Crypto accounts. CEO Rick Wurster stated that the service is planned to begin limited testing in the second quarter of 2026 and officially launch in the first half of the year. The waiting list is currently open, with initial service coverage extending to most of the United States, excluding New York and Louisiana. Users must hold a Charles Schwab brokerage account to apply; initially, external cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals will not be supported. As of February, Charles Schwab managed $12.22 trillion in assets and had 38.9 million active brokerage accounts.

Polymarket stated that it has immediately removed its prediction market page related to the US military rescue operation in Iran due to non-compliance with integrity standards. This followed public criticism from US Representative Seth Moulton, who called the prediction market offensive because it allowed users to bet on the rescue date of the missing pilot of a US F-15E fighter jet shot down. Polymarket responded that the market should not have been published in the first place and is currently investigating the reasons for the failure of its internal security mechanisms, emphasizing that the platform does not profit from or charge fees from geopolitical markets. Seth Moulton called on the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to intervene and regulate the platform, pointing out that it poses national security risks.

The Ethereum Foundation has increased its staked ETH holdings, now reaching approximately two-thirds of its target of 70,000 ETH, or about 46,667 ETH. This move aims to strengthen the blockchain infrastructure and support network security. The Ethereum Foundation plans to continue staking the remaining approximately 23,333 ETH, with the rewards typically used to fund research, grants, and protocol upgrades. The current total staked supply on the Ethereum network has reached tens of millions of ETH.

Anthropic has filed documents with the FEC to establish an employee-funded political action committee, AnthroPAC. This move comes amid a dispute with the Trump administration over the potential military use of Claude, after Anthropic refused the Pentagon's request to remove protections preventing the system from being used for mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons. In March, Anthropic sued the federal government, classifying it as a national security supply chain risk; a court recently ruled to suspend that designation. Currently, tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have established similar PACs. Furthermore, Anthropic donated $20 million to Public First Action, an organization supporting AI safety, in 2026.

Iranian Armed Forces Khatham Anbia Central Command Commander Abdollahhi responded on the 4th to US President Trump's "48-hour" ultimatum, emphasizing that the Iranian military will firmly defend national rights, protect state assets, and make the aggressors pay the price. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRNA) reported that evening that Abdollahhi said Trump, after a series of defeats, acted in a "helpless, panicked, unbalanced, and foolish manner," attempting to threaten Iranian infrastructure and state assets. Abdollahhi stressed that if the US and Israel launch such attacks, "we will launch unrestricted, sustained, and devastating strikes against all infrastructure used by the US military and Israeli infrastructure." He reminded the US and Israel that since the start of the war imposed on Iran, "everything we have said has been put into action." (Xinhua)

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